Which of the following statements about waves is correct?
iGCSE Physics properties of waves

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George Mortley
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Waves can be produced on ropes.
Waves are a way of transferring energy from place to place.
There are two types of wave: longitudinal and transverse.
All of the above.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is not a property of all waves?
echoes
refraction
the Doppler effect
polarisation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Complete the sentence: The amplitude of a wave is
the time it takes for one complete oscillation of the wave.
the number of waves per second.
the maximum displacement from the rest position.
the distance between two successive points on a wave.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Complete the sentence: The wavelength of a wave is
the time it takes for one complete oscillation of the wave.
the number of waves per second.
the maximum displacement from the rest position.
the distance between two successive points on a wave.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements best describes a transverse wave?
a wave that vibrates at right angles to the direction of energy transfer
a wave that vibrates parallel to the direction of energy transfer
a sound wave
a wave that crosses other wavefronts
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements best describes a longitudinal wave?
a wave that vibrates at right angles to the direction of energy transfer
a wave that vibrates parallel to the direction of energy transfer
a light wave
a wave that crosses other wavefronts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a type of longitudinal wave?
microwave
radio wave
sound wave
Mexican wave
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